Archive for January, 2015

Women’s Conference at Davidson College Feb. 21

Jan. 30. The Davidson College Women’s Leadership Conference is Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Chambers Building. The one-day conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lilly Family Gallery. The cost is $30 for community members and $15 for students. The conference is open to 60 women from the community and 60 students. This year’s keynote speaker […]

Alevo appoints Duke Energy exec to lead sales, field ops

Jan. 29. Alevo Group has appointed Jeff Gates as director of sales and field operations. Gates, an acknowledged leader in the energy industry, will head Alevo’s energy storage deployment and operations out of the company’s Concord manufacturing headquarters. In this position, Gates will be responsible for GridBank customer sales and helping strengthen Alevo’s position as […]

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Mooresville Visitors Bureau has a new web site

Jan. 28. The Mooresville Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new website with a fresh look and improved navigation.  The MCVB site, www.racecityusa.org, serves as the primary online resource for comprehensive tourism-based information about Mooresville, including hotels, restaurants, and things to do.  The site also functions as a tool for promoting the Mooresville region […]

Duke to Expand Footprint in Kannapolis, Google included as partner

Jan 27. Officials from the North Carolina Research Campus formally announced today that Duke University is expanding its presence at their site. Duke originally opened an office there in 2008 to manage the MURDOCK STUDY, a program that promises to technologically identify linkages across major diseases and disorders in order to defeat some of today’s leading […]

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Drive for Diversity roster announced

Jan. 27. NASCAR officials recently announced the 2015 Drive for Diversity roster. Officials chose from over 100 applicants from 14 different states. The class includes: Devon Amos, Jay Beasley, Colin Cabre, Natalie Decker, Kenzie Ruston and Dylan Smith. Drive for Diversity helps women and multicultural drivers break into the higher levels of motorsports by providing them […]

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College releases strategic plan

Jan. 26. With the assistance of key stakeholders, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College composed a new strategic plan for 2015-2018. Through the plan the Board of Trustees hoped to accomplish the following goals. They hope to prepare students for career opportunities that stimulate sustainable economic and workforce development; foster a culture of learning that inspires academic excellence […]

Auto House of Mooresville opens new location

Jan. 23 Auto House of Mooresville recently opened in a new location, 202 W. Plaza Dr. Owners Sam Ketner and Nate Brown revealed that the pre-owned dealership is the largest in North Carolina with 600 vehicles and a staff of 40+ to attend to all service and maintenance needs. For more information, call 704-360-8866.

Rowan County Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards

Jan. 23 The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 89th Annual Gala at Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge. Over 200 Chamber members attended the Gala. This year’s award winners included: Patterson Farms Inc., Chamber Champion Small Business of the Year; Martha Bostian, Paul E. Fisher Volunteer of the Year; and, Dr. Michael Bitzer (Catawba College), […]

John Woods retiring from Peoples Bank

Jan. 23 John Woods, a well-known local banker before he became mayor of Davidson, is retiring from Peoples Bank, which has an office on Bailey Road near Highway 21. The Davidson native has been mayor since 2007, having first been elected to the town board in 1997. Woods’ office was in Cornelius.

Newton-based Carolina Trust reports 2014 net income of $7.14 million

Jan. 22 Carolina Trust Bank reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.12 million for the fourth quarter 2014 or $1.10 per diluted common share. For the year 2014, the company reported net income available to common shareholders of $6.91 million, or $1.48 per diluted common share. Net income reflects recognition of a tax […]